Referral Coordinator - Springfield, United States - Caring Health Center

Description

GENERAL DISCRIPTION:
Duties required of Referral Coordinator set appointments and process transfers to ensure timely transmission and start of services. Primarily connected with the healthcare industry, referral coordinators serve as a liaison for patient resources.

This position must be executed in compliance with insurance requirements, and the coordinator will often work closely with insurance companies.

REPORTS TO:
Referral Supervisor


SUPERVISES:
N/ASALARY/


STATUS:
Non-Exempt


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduated from accredited school, and High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of outside agencies and the general public.
• Professional mannerisms and appearance
• Ensure that clinical services are available to all clients
• Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and delivery of all services to a diverse population
• Adult, Infant and Child C.P.R.

certificationRESPONSIBILITIES:

Referrals:

• Schedule outside referral appointment, as directed by PCP.
• Keep accurate log of all appointments made.
• Document in log book: location of appointment, name and specialty of doctor seeing patient, date of appointment.
• Document referral appointments in medical record.
• Send all appropriate paperwork and records to specialist.
• Check referral voicemail regularly; address referral requests appropriately.
• Perform general office duties that require proficiency in communication and organizational skills.

Medical Referrals:

• Review referral and verify patient insurance information
• Consult with patient regarding scheduling appointment times as needed
• Verify patient address and phone number
• Complete medical referral, inform patient of appointment information via mail/phone
• Fax all pertinent referral information i.e.

, history and physical, labs last office visit and referral

• Obtain correct insurance authorization as required per insurer
• Record referral information in patients chart and referral logOther Duties:
• This position also requires the ability to work at a computer workstation, and some knowledge of a key board. From time to time, it also requires the ability to work long and arduous hours.

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JOB CODE:
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